The Generations Legal Group Podcast

Today we have a really cool couple who were busy professional journalist when their parents started needing help.  Today we have the creators of Parenting Aging Parents, Mike and Kim Barnes. Mike and Kim have a website ParentingAgingParents.com and a Facebook group by the same name.  They have lived the life of parenting their aging parents and they have created a great resource for all people wan...

Today Todd and Sara have a guest.  Heidi Hunyh (Win) is an Occupational Therapist from Washington State and she focuses on seniors and helping them be able to get back home and do well in their home. Occupational Therapist are trained professionals that work with clients to help them be as independent as possible and many times stay home longer.  Our guest today does a great job explaining this an...

Today Sara and Todd vent a little about care and how some people complain about not getting good care but they are also pretty grumpy.  Today they talk about the benefits of being nice and how that really can effect the care you get from your doctor, your attorney or your food service at the restaurant. Being nice really does pay off.  Hopefully this will brighten your day and encourage you to be...

Going to the nursing home doesn't mean that you lose everything.  Surprisingly, a single person or the second spouse going into the nursing home is able to usually protect one-half of the assets, if not more!!!!! However, you have to have a professional that really understands the process and knows how to work through the Medicaid rules in order to do this correctly.  Join Todd and Sara as th...

Today we focus on a specific situation where one spouse needs Medicaid.  People really don't understand this issue and think they will lose everything or at best lose half.  However, if a couple is under $1 million, NOT counting the home, they can probably qualify for Medicaid really quick and keep everything. Also, DIVORCE IS NOT THE ANSWER.  So many times, the advice given by non-Elder Law...

Today we talk about a number of topics.  We discuss things that may surprise you about Elder Law and then we talk about Nursing Homes. Sara is the Nursing Home expert and as a former Administrator, she tells you some inside information about nursing homes that will surprise you.  Todd, will tell you some things that you need to know about Elder Law and a few things that will probably surprise you....

People tend to get confused about the different types of Dementia.  People ask if the person has Alzheimer's or do they have Dementia.  Today Sara and Todd discuss the terminology and the different types of dementia. Join them on this podcast where they discuss common questions people have about one of the most devastating conditions that effects many older people. Information to help you ans...

Today, we do a podcast interviewing a real life client of Todd's that went through all the processes with his parents.  Our guest is Macintosh (Mac) Ewell.  He hired Todd 16 years ago to help deal with his aging parents.  He talks about the signs that there was a problem and how he sought help and got the work done that needed to be done.  He also talks about how that work made this so much m...

Today, Todd explains in very simply terms what a Stroke (CVA) is and gives you something to compare it to in its effect and it's treatment.  If you every have wondered what exactly happened and why the treatment is as it is, we discuss it today. Sara also talks about signs of a Stroke and how you can tell FAST if someone is having a stroke so you can get treatment quickly, which is super impo...

One of the most difficult thing to do is spending time and helping someone with moderate to late stages of Dementia.  Both Sara and Todd have years of experience working with people with a Dementia diagnosis.  Join them today as they discuss some tips and tactics for caregivers to use when working with someone with Dementia. These tips are great for you and for the person with Dementia.  Both of y...

So many people sort of "give up" as they age.  However, this is the time to really do some stuff and it's time to have a list of things you want to do.  Having a Bucket List is a great way to stay "in the game", motivated and driven to stay in shape, save money and do some really cool stuff. Hopefully, in this episode Sara and Todd will encourage you to get out there and d...

Bank Accounts.  What can be wrong with how you set up a bank account?  A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF. Probably the most common mistake I see with senior planning is in their bank account.  Many times because they did what the bank person told them to do.  Please join us for this episode and learn about ways that you can mess up a bank account and how to do it correctly. Join us today for a fun episode ab...

This is a very common question among aging clients who are concerned about needing long term care and the dreaded "5 Year Lookback".  Today  we discuss this and show you ways that you can actually gift money now without causing major problems if you need care within the next 5 years. It's another one of Todd's "soapboxes" that he has strong opinions about.  Yep, anoth...

Elder Law is a unique field of the law.  You've scheduled a meeting with the attorney and you think you should just show up?  To have a good initial meeting, you need to bring some information that may surprise you.  Today's episode discusses what you need to bring and why.   We want you to get the help you need and this episode will help you get your money's worth from that meeting...

Today we talk about old mind sets versus new mindsets.  The senior community clearly understands that in medicine they use specialist for specific medical issues.  However, that "specialist mind set" has not gotten over to the legal issues yet.   Aging requires a specialist when it comes to legal issues.  We discuss today the difference between a general practice attorney and an Elder La...

We get optimistic today.  We are tired of Covid.  We still know it's serious but it seems that the pandemic is easing and restrictions are being lifted.  However, as an aging person, you probably shouldn't just jump out there like nothing has changed over the last two years. There's some things you need to know and to do to prepare to get back out into the "Post-Covid" wor...

Today we interview John Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation.  Parkinson's disease is a tremendous issue with the aging population.  Today we learn exactly what it is and what is being done to treat it and progression toward a cure. Join us today to learn about Parkinson's Disease.  It's a great and informative show today. Information to help you answer all of your questions...

Today we branch out possibly upsetting the "apple cart".  We are here for our listeners to help the aging population get the information they need.  Many times, the need for a nursing home for a short term or long term is needed. Today, we tell you some of the things that nursing homes won't tell you.  Both Sara and Todd have worked in Nursing Homes and they know the behind the scen...

Today we touch on a hard but VERY important topic: Marriages later in life.  This is fraught with all the good stuff like greed, love, betrayal, money, etc.  Todd has met with couples before they got married and after learning all there is to know, decided to not get married.  There are some major issues that you may or may not be aware of and need to know. Join us on this episode as Sara and Todd...

Since we are approaching 50 episodes total, we look back at the top episodes according to the number of downloads, which we assume is the listener favorites.  We then talk about our favorite episodes and why we like them and why you should listen. This episode could be a "Beginner's Guide" to the Answers on Aging Podcast and which episodes to listen to first. Thanks for getting us t...

Look at your wallet or purse.  What if it were lost or stolen?  What damage could be done?  Today Sara and Todd discuss the things that really don't need to be with you all the time and the damage that can be done if you lose those items.  Some items will surprise you. It's a fun episode where we discuss one of those things that we rarely discuss but really should.  If you know someone w...

Scammers are prevalent now days.  We hate them but we REALLY hate them during the holidays.  They seem to ramp up their activities during this time of year when people are generous and wanting to help others.   In today's episode, we teach you how to recognize a scam and hopefully how to avoid it.  Join us today as Todd and Sara discuss common scams and how to avoid them.  Share this with you...

Finding a good place for a loved one is tough.  You can ask around to people you know who have done it or know someone who has done it and get their opinion.  However, that is a very limited data set to draw from. Thankfully, Medicare gathers lots of pertinent information from various sources to rate every nursing home out there.  We teach you how to get that information and what the information m...

Today we address the job shortage and how seniors can help business and help themselves.  Many seniors find retirement not to be what they expected.  Many want to go to work but don't know how or where to begin or what to actually do. We address the issues of working after "retirement" and give some great ideas on what to to and how to do it. Information to help you answer all of yo...

Today we talk about when things don't go as planned with your care provider.  People make mistakes and things happen.  Rather than jumping in and making the situation worse, today Sara talks about how to go about bringing your complaints to the right people and working for a solution. There are proper steps to take when there's a problem but most people don't know how to do it.  Joi...